How far is Cherry Ridge, PA from South Canaan, PA?
The driving distance from Cherry Ridge, PA to South Canaan, PA is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Ridge and South Canaan.
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Start on Wanaka Road
45 m · 7 sec · Wanaka Road
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Turn right onto Owego Turnpike
3.5 mi · 9 min · Owego Turnpike
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Turn left onto Davitt Road
3278 ft · 2 min · Davitt Road
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Continue on St Tikhons Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · St Tikhons Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Tikhons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Ridge and South Canaan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
St Tikhons Road
Continue on St Tikhons Road
4.42 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cherry Ridge and Rain Showers Likely near South Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherry Ridge to South Canaan?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prompton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Cherry Ridge and 4.3 miles from South Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cherry Ridge and Rain Showers Likely near South Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Prompton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Ridge and South Canaan. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.51 km).
#1 Cherry Ridge
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,848 |
| Coordinates | 41.5317500, -75.2785100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Canaan
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,772 |
| Coordinates | 41.5053600, -75.4121300 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| Country | United States |
End: St Tikhons Road (-75.412169, 41.505404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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